08-16-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 16, 1999 (#7) #2509 ANDREW RONNINGEN, 3030 CASCO POINT ROAD -VARIANCE, 7:30 p.m. - • 7:56 p.m.—(cont.) Ronningen commented the driveway is gravel with grass down the middle. Smith stated that the entire gravel driveway would count as hardcover. Smith inquired if the plastic underlayment is removed, what the hardcover would be reduced to. Jenson stated there is approximately 436 square feet of landscaping with plastic underlayment currently, and the size of the addition is 520 square feet, which would result in a hardcover figure under 25 percent. Jenson noted that removal of the patio blocks is already calculated into the hardcover figures. Stoddard inquired whether the neighbors have expressed any concerns regarding this application. Jenson stated the property is heavily wooded and would not impact the neighbors'property. There were no public comments. Smith stated in her view the plastic underlayment will need to be removed as a condition of approval. Jenson stated if all the plastic underlayment is removed, hardcover would be approximately 24.5 percent. Jenson stated a minimum of 350 square feet of hardcover would need to be removed in order to meet the 25 percent hardcover limit. Stoddard moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2509, 3030 Casco Point Road, for a variance to the average lakeshore setback to construct a • two story, 22' by 24' addition to their existing home, subject to the removal of approximately 436 square feet of landscaping/plastic underlayment within the 75-250'zone. Smith inquired whether this would be another property that should be notified that no new applications for hardcover will be looked upon favorably by the Planning Commission. Stoddard stated that with removal of the plastic underlayment and landscaping, the hardcover would be under the 25 percent limit, so in his view that stipulation is not warranted on this property at this time. Stoddard commented his motion will remain as originally stated. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#8) #2513 CONNIE PIEPHO, 540 NORTH ARM DRIVE -VARIANCES, 7:57 p.m. -8:01 p.m. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Connie Piepho, Applicant, was present. Jenson stated the Applicant is requesting a variance to the average lakeshore setback to permit construction of an inground pool, which is 830 square feet. The pool is large enough to be classified as an oversized structure, which requires 15 feet from the property line. The pool itself is currently proposed at 13 feet from the side property line. Staff is recommending that the pool be relocated two feet over to comply with the 15 foot setback. Jenson stated upon further review of this application, Staff has discovered that the secondary septic site is located between the home and the current septic system site. The Septic Code • requires all structures to be located at least 20 feet from the septic site. The pool in its proposed 8